[SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn] G-DRAGON's long-awaited third studio album, 'Übermensch,' has generated immense interest right after its release, marking his return after 11 years.
On the 25th at 2 PM, G-DRAGON's album 'Übermensch' achieved an all-kill on the charts immediately upon release.
The title track 'TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak)' soared to the top of the real-time charts on major Korean music platforms such as Melon, Genie, and Bugs right after its release.
On Melon, 'TOO BAD' claimed the 1st spot, while 'HOME SWEET HOME' reached 3rd, 'DRAMA' 5th, 'IBELONGIIU' 8th, and 'TAKE ME' 10th, with all eight tracks entering the top 100, setting a remarkable record (as of 3 PM on the 25th).
The album's concept, 'Übermensch,' meaning 'overman,' reflects G-DRAGON's focus on transcending himself and concentrating on the essence of music, showcasing his artistic identity.
He participated in every aspect of the album, from producing all the tracks to conceptualizing the overall theme, creating a high-quality album that reignites the passion of fans eagerly awaiting G-DRAGON's music.
The title track 'TOO BAD' captivates listeners with its groovy drum beats and catchy hooks, dominating the real-time music charts right after its release. The rhythmic rapping of G-DRAGON blends harmoniously with the vocals of Anderson .Paak, a singer-songwriter, rapper, and drummer, creating an exhilarating party-like atmosphere.
Meanwhile, the fourth track 'DRAMA' draws attention as a G-DRAGON-style ballad. This song, reminiscent of a dramatic narrative filled with intense emotions, features G-DRAGON's captivating and emotional vocals expressing feelings in various languages over a lyrical piano melody, leaving a deep impression.
In this way, 'Übermensch' offers a different charm with G-DRAGON's signature blend of mainstream appeal and stylish identity, including pre-released tracks 'PO￦ER' and 'HOME SWEET HOME,' as well as the title track 'TOO BAD,' and other songs like 'DRAMA,' 'IBELONGIIU,' 'TAKE ME,' 'BONAMANA,' and 'GYRO-DROP.'
Additionally, along with the music release, music videos for 'TOO BAD' and 'DRAMA' have been unveiled, and G-DRAGON is set to perform 'TOO BAD' live for the first time on Mnet's 'M Countdown' on the 27th (Thursday).
[SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn]
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